Kate Murphy Oakley

Kate Murphy Oakley is an experienced educator and writing specialist with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. Currently serving as an Adjunct Writing Center Tutor and Credentialed Course Instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham since August 2022, Kate also teaches English as a Second Language at Hoover Public Library. Previous roles include Writing Center Director and Coordinator at Lake Forest College, where service extended from August 2013 to May 2021. Kate has extensive experience as an English as a Foreign Language Teacher at Aston International Academy and Boston Academy of English, alongside a significant freelance writing career focused on educational materials for various publishers. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and English from Lake Forest College and a Master of Arts in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College.